According to Associate Professor John C. McManus, PhD,
security is the key element human existence. Without it, there
is no civilization; no prosperity of human existence. Without
it, there is no civilization; and certainly, no prosperity (at
least...
All types of leaders —and the example they set— will also cause problems for our Soldiers, because it places them in an unethical dilemma. The Soldier wants to be loyal to his/her leaders, but he/she also wants to do what is right. All soldiers...
Although the Noncommissioned Officers of today are better trained and more professional than ever before, the achievements of our predecessors have contributed greatly to our successes. The Noncommissioned Officer is the essential link between the...
At the inception of the 18th century, officers were chosen for service because of their social standing and wealth rather than the ability to lead. They were better educated and their upbringings made them more suited to the needs of the senior...
I believe there are many leaders and Soldiers, officers and enlisted, that compromise their character by failing to live by the Army values. One area this is clearly demonstrated in concerns the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). We all are aware...
IAW Army Regulation 600-9, chapter 2, paragraph 2-13, each Soldier (commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted) is responsible for meeting the Army’s weight standards. Some commanders in some highly skills military occupational...
One of the main ethical problems that affect the Army in today’s world is integrity. Integrity is not something you are born with; it’s not something that is passed from generation to generation. Nevertheless, integrity is something you acquire...
Stress and stressors are an inherent part of warfare because of the violence, the physical conditions, and duration of operations. It has been studied and documented that some stresses are good for an individual because they improve performance....
The United States Army is governed/ruled by rules and regulations, Soldiers have to obey and abide by them. The Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is our military bible when Soldiers fail to conform to the norms; NCOs are the first stop...
The United States has been home to several influential military theorists who changed how the United States and other countries protect national interests, train, equip, and fight wars. Among these theorists are A.T. Mahan, Billy Mitchell, and more...
Would you be inclined to follow a military leader who the Army has proven to be in violation, policy, or regulation because he/she violated military ethics? Non-commissioned officers struggle with military ethics while they support the command in...